To design and establish model collaborative decisionmaking processes at several key locations in New England where wind power projects are being proposed. The immediate aim of the collaboratives is to provide a forum where local communities, environmental advocates, wind developers, and state regulators can reach agreement on whether and how to develop specific wind projects. The larger goal of the initiative is to create a collaborative model approach that encourages the development of wind power in the region while ensuring that it takes place in an environmentally responsible manner.
